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Worcester, MA · 881,000 people
Interior painting cost in Worcester, MA
Most homeowners pay $2,750 – $4,650 (mid-range, typical $3,500, before sales tax), 17% above the national average and 4% below the Massachusetts average.
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Price levels in Worcester, MA
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,950 $1,550 – $2,550 | $1,710 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,500 $2,750 – $4,650 | $3,071 | $427 |
| Premium | $7,500 $5,850 – $9,900 | $6,997 | $518 |
Why prices in Worcester, MA are different
Labor is about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Worcester, MA area cost about 20% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 17% above the national figure and 4% below the Massachusetts average.
Worcester, MA ranks 15 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| Interior painting cost in Boston, MA | $3,650 |
| Worcester, MA | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts average | $3,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Worcester, MA?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,750 – $4,650. Basic is about $1,950 and premium about $7,500.
Is interior painting more expensive in Worcester, MA than elsewhere in Massachusetts?
Worcester, MA: 4% below the Massachusetts average of $3,650. Labor is about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Worcester, MA area cost about 20% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 17% above the national figure and 4% below the Massachusetts average.
How does Worcester, MA compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Worcester, MA ranks 15 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.
How much of the price is labor in Worcester, MA?
About 88% at the mid-range level, around 95 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.
Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.